Elk TownshipNE
A town of 300 in Nebraska.
Is Elk Township a good place to live?
Elk Township’s average commute is 32 minutes, above both Nebraska’s towns (17 minutes) and U.S. towns (25 minutes). No town among the 58 in Nebraska we compare has a higher middle household income than Elk Township. Elk Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
300 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Elk Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Elk Township, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 30, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Elk Township.
Fewer of Elk Township’s working residents work locally than in the typical Nebraska or U.S. town
Among 58 Nebraska towns, just one has a lower share of residents below the poverty line than Elk Township. The top destinations are Lincoln (33%), Omaha (12%) and Wahoo (11%). For half of commuters, work is under 30 miles away.
| Elk Township | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 0.7% | 34% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 2.3% | 11% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
High risk in Elk Township, with inland flooding at the top
Of the losses FEMA expects in Elk Township, 36% come from inland flooding and 20% from hail. On expected storm and flood damage, Elk Township sits above 70% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Elk Township has four seasons and pleasant summers
In July, afternoons reach 86°; in January, nights fall to 14°, and about 29 inches of snow falls in a winter.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Elk Township is
For adults in Elk Township, the share who had a checkup this year is 76%. CDC measures, 32 in all: Elk Township beats Nebraska on 6 and trails on 4. Two figures for adults in the town: 29% sleep under 7 hours, 17% have been diagnosed with depression. Among 58 Nebraska towns, just 4 have a lower share of adults who report frequent mental distress than Elk Township.
| Elk Township | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 19% | 16% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 31% | 36% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 18% | 23% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 14% | 17% |
| What stands out | Elk Township | NE |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 7.2% | 9.9% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 7.3% | 9.5% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.9% | 8.3% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Elk Township
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Elk Township; the nearest are
About 3 of every 100 Elk Township residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Nebraska.
99% of working residents leave Elk Township for work
Where Elk Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Elk Township
Township in Nebraska, United States
Elk Township is one of twenty-four townships in Saunders County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 286 at the 2020 census. A 2021 estimate placed the township's population at 293. A small portion of the Village of Prague lies within the Township.
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- Area
- 36 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,371 ft
Questions about Elk Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Elk Township, NE a good place to live?
Elk Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.